Fayetteville State University
Military Hall of Fame
PURPOSE:
The Fayetteville State University (FSU) Military Hall of Fame (HoF) honors uniformed service members who have meritoriously served on active duty and individuals who have served by supporting the FSU Cadet program and the community at large. Prospective inductees include graduates of Fayetteville State University USAF Detachment 607, US Army ROTC Bronco Company, and FSU AFROTC partnership schools to include: UNC at Pembroke, Methodist University (MU), Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), and Campbell University (CU) who completed the FSU ROTC program and distinguished themselves in military and/or civilian professions.
HOF SELECTION CRITERIA:
Elements of Eligibility for nomination/induction into the Hall of Fame (HoF) are as follows:
1. Retired from active duty and be a graduate of Fayetteville State University, or partnership / affiliate school AND
2. Received a commission from an FSU ROTC Program or its partnership program(s) offered at UNC at Pembroke, Methodist University, and Campbell University, OR
3. A graduate of FSU who received a commission through any other source (Navy, Officer Cadet School, Direct Commission, etc.), AND 4. Attained the rank of Major or higher while serving in any uniformed services of the United States on active duty, or in the Reserves, or in the National Guard, OR
5. Served in a position that commanded/directed resources that supported state, national security, or international governance of national security.
6. Directed programs/organizations that impacted the well-being of municipal, state, or national communities.
7. Developed organizations, inventions, systems, educational programs, cultural programs, economic, and social entities that have enhanced the nation and/or humanity. 8. Elected or appointed to an office of prominence in the public or private sector, OR 9. Obtained a position of prominence in the private sector, OR 10. Recognized on a national or international level for outstanding achievement or service, OR 11. Awarded the Medal of Honor, regardless of rank. 12. Verified Killed in Action (KIA) while deployed to an approved hostile/hazardous duty area, regardless of rank. 13. Served in an approved hostile/hazardous duty area regardless of rank.
14. Contributed in a significant manner to the success of the FSU Cadet program.
SOURCE OF NOMINATION(S):
1. Original FSU ROTC Association Steering Committee and on-going HoF membership
2. Members may not necessarily be inductees but rather members of the FSU ROTC Association
3. University and ROTC faculty 4. University Alumni
HOF NOMINATION PACKAGE CRITERIA:
1. Nominations shall be submitted in an electronic PDF format, in-order-to facilitate transmission to committee members for review and archiving. See example (Biography – ANNEX A). 2. The following items are required: a. Submit Nomination package in PDF format (HoF Biography – ANNEX A); b.HoF package format available by contacting the FSU ROTC Association Chair by email; or downloading from the FSU ROTC Association website.
3. Nomination packages (see website) must include a one-page biography addressing: a. Identify nominees significant contributions warranting selection.
b. The year of graduation. c. Academic major(s). d. Contributions, awards, and assignments, or professional locations.
4. Submit a color photo (in uniform) of the applicant in JPG format applicable for publication. (ex: Photo – ANNEX B).
SELECTION COMMITTEE:
1. The FSU Military HoF Selection Committee will meet during the month of May each year to select personnel for induction into the HoF; induction ceremony to be scheduled during the fall semester.
2. The Selection Committee shall consist of four (4), but no more than five (5) committee members:
a. Steering Committee Chair (FSU ROTC Association Secretary).
b. Three (3) or more FSU ROTC Association members.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Nominations will be submitted using the PDF format HoF nomination package.
2. Nominations must be received by the FSU Military HoF Committee prior to the May 10th deadline of the calendar year to be considered for induction during the upcoming fall school year.
3. The Selection Committee will meet in May each year to select nominees for induction into the FSU Military Hall of Fame.
4. Committee members will ensure that nominees meet the eligibility elements in accordance with the Elements of Eligibility for nomination/induction into the FSU Military HoF.
5. The committee may reject any nominee(s) the committee considers not meeting the selection criteria.
6. Each nomination package must receive unanimous approval by the committee in-order-to be inducted into the FSU Military HoF.
7. Personnel selected for induction will be notified no later than (end of May) Memorial Day weekend.
8. FSU Military HoF will provide the exact date, time, and location for induction into the hall of fame.
ANNEX A – SAMPLE BIOGRAPHY
Colonel Eddie Hall (US Air Force Retired)
Colonel Hall’s outstanding military career and community service to our nation epitomizes a quality recipient of the Fayetteville State University Military Hall of Fame.
Following graduating from Lumberton High School in 1971 Colonel Hall graduated from Fayetteville State University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. In 1976 he entered the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and also received Master’s degrees in Personnel Management, Computer Source Management, and National Security Management.
Colonel Hall’s military career included 14 assignments over 27 years. Colonel Hall began his military career at Dover, Air Force Base where he instituted the Air Force’s initial Sleek Fleet Program and was recognized as a “Top Performer.” Moreover, he also supported community programs which raised funds and the awareness of individuals competing in the Special Olympics Programs. Colonel Hall continued support for the community and the military’s mission throughout his entire career.
While assigned to Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX he was selected as the coordinator of airlift passenger movement for the Mariel Boatlift from Cuba. During this same assignment he also was selected as the Jaycee of The Year for Abilene, TX which supported numerous community programs.
In 1983 he was selected as the 313th Tactical Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of The Year and again in 1984 and 1985 while assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England. There he also raised money for Live Aid, an international effort for the famines in Africa. A skilled logistician, then Captain Thompson was selected as Load Team Chief which deployed the first Cruise Missile to Europe. He was also selected to lead a team which re-supplied Naval units following the attack of our Marines in Beirut. In 1985 he was selected as RAF Mildenhall Company Grade Officer of the Year, 322nd Airlift Division Junior Officer of the Year, and Air Mobility Command Company Grade Transportation Officer of the Year.
In 1988 Colonel Hall commanded the 4th Mobile Aerial Port Squadron in Germany and his Squadron won the Air Mobility Command Combat Endurance two years consecutively, no other unit achieved this feat. Further, when members of his squadron attended Volant Scorpion his unit received the highest number of “Best of The Best.” While assigned in Germany Colonel Hall was also recognized for his efforts for community relations with the local German-American Club. In 1989 Colonel Thompson was selected the 21st Air Force and Air Mobility Command Field Grade Transportation Officer of the Year.
In 1994 Col Hall was selected for command of the 89th Aerial Port Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, home of Air Force One. In 1995 Colonel Thompson lead this squadron in achieving the Air Mobility National Defense Transportation Unit of the Year.
Upon completing the Industrial College of the Armed Forces Colonel Hall was assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency. There he helped develop the agency’s initial operational command center and the wrote procedures for joint logistics coordination to include the Pentagon. Col Hall also volunteered and lead operations in Germany, Hungary, and into locations supporting operations in Bosnia.
Col Hall was then selected as the Director of Logistics for the Joint Special Operations Command in 1998, one of our nation’s most elite units. Following this assignment Col Thompson was selected as the 99th Logistics Group Commander. Here again he led his unit to top Air Force awards in Transportation and Supply. Further, he was a key player in the Nellis – Las Vegas community.
Retiring from the Air Force in 2003, Colonel Hall has continued to support the mentoring of our future leaders. He is the Director of Golf Operations for the Scott Mentorship Group which has raised thousands of dollars to assist organizations supporting mentoring and our nation’s veterans. As a member of Fairways for Warriors he has voluntarily given numerous golf lessons to military veterans and young golfers. Additionally, he is a founding member of the Fayetteville State University ROTC Association supporting FSU cadets.
Col Hall’s distinguished military decorations include the Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal one oak leaf cluster, Joint Meritorious Unit Award one oak leaf cluster, and the Humanitarian Service Medal.
Col Hall’s distinguished military career includes outstanding service to the armed forces and to the civilian communities in which he lived. He is married to Gerri Hall (Major U.S. Air Force Retired) of Waverly Hall, GA. They have one daughter, Brandy T. Hall, who lives in Dallas, TX. Currently he and his wife reside in Lake Mary, Florida.
ANNEX B – Provide publication quality (JPEG) photo 5” x 7” or larger. Command or DoD-style photos are highly recommended.
